How far is Deer Isle, ME from Gerrishville, ME?
The driving distance from Deer Isle, ME to Gerrishville, ME is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Isle and Gerrishville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Isle and Gerrishville.
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Start on King Row
41 m · 7 sec · King Row
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Turn right onto North Deer Isle Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road
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Continue on Little Deer Isle Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road
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Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
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Continue on Byards Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road
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Turn left onto Caterpillar Hill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road
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Continue on Snows Cove Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road
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Turn right onto Mines Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Mines Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tenney Hill
29 m · 6 sec · Tenney Hill
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Exit the roundabout onto Tenney Hill
2192 ft · 44 sec · Tenney Hill
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Continue on Main Street
2480 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Ellsworth Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road
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Continue on Blue Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road
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Continue on Surry Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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Turn right onto High Street
1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto South Gouldsboro Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Gouldsboro Road
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Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Summer Harbor Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summer Harbor Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Isle and Gerrishville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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17.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain Likely leaving Deer Isle and Light Rain Likely near Gerrishville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Isle to Gerrishville?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Deer Isle and 28.3 miles from Gerrishville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Deer Isle and Light Rain Likely near Gerrishville.
Stop Ideas Near Surry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Bar Harbor Town Office
Ellsworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Surry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Isle and Gerrishville. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.91 km).
#1 Deer Isle
Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,911 |
| Coordinates | 44.2239700, -68.6775300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gerrishville
Gerrishville is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4014700, -68.1014000 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gerrishville (-68.1014, 44.40147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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